Catholicism
Pronunciation : Ca*thol"i*cism
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. catholicisme.]
Definition : 1. The state or quality of being catholic or universal; catholicity. Jer. Taylor.
2. Liberality of sentiment; breadth of view.
3. The faith of the whole orthodox Christian church, or adherence thereto.
4. The doctrines or faith of the Roman Catholic church, or adherence thereto.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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